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MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - : Community members have an upcoming opportunity to share their feedback and what they hope for the city of North Mankato. The city of North Mankato is updating their comprehensive plan to guide the city as it grows and develops for the future, along with troubleshooting any issues community members may have.

North Mankato looks for input from community upon updating their comprehensive plan

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Gov. Tim Walz and MN DEED announced $5 million in loans will be distributed to 22 businesses. One of the businesses is Mankato-based AmeriStar Manufacturing. The second Minnesota Original Music Festival is coming to St. Peter, later this month. The event celebrates new and original music from Minnesota artists. KEYC...

DNR continues fawn collaring research project

We’re here at the Taylor Wildlife Management Area as we followed along with the DNR as they actively did their third annual collaring of the fawns research project. Minnyak prepare to host Fishing tournament. Updated: 10 hours ago. MinnYak is set to host their first kayak bass fishing tournament...

Firefighters called to fire at Mankato apartment complex

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - There will be two temporary road closures beginning Monday, June 5. Starting at 6 a.m., a portion of Belle Avenue (between Bassett and Deldona drives) will be temporarily closed for sanitary sewer connection being done for new construction. The road is expected to reopen later in the week (weather permitting). View road closure and detour map.

Belle Avenue and Thomas Park Court to close Monday

The second Minnesota Original Music Festival is coming to St. Peter, later this month. The event celebrates new and original music from Minnesota artists. KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast Update 6-1-2023. Updated: 6 hours ago. Sunshine, warm temperatures, and isolated thunderstorm chances continue heading into the weekend. 20th year...

Mankato business one of 22 receiving monetary support

Tomorrow kicks off the 20th year of Songs on the lawn in Mankato. Live bands perform in the Mankato Civic Center Plaza every Thursday in June. Tomorrow, City Mouse takes the stage. St. Peter advances in the winner's bracket in Section 2AAA tournament. North Mankato looks for input from community...

Expunging records of marijuana-related misdemeanors

HyLife Foods continues search for new owner

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Local ag organizations are using America’s pastime to promote their produce. In an effort to reach a larger audience, county growers in southern Minnesota are using baseball to tell the winning story of Minnesota-grown commodities. Eight games between the Rochester Honkers and the Mankato MoonDogs...

Honkers and MoonDogs team up with farmers

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Living Earth Center officially opened their new building. The center moved from their building off of Good Counsel Hill to a new location on Riverfront Drive so that they can stay connected to the community. The ribbon cutting event included seed planting activities, food trucks...

Living Earth Center opens new building

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Summer season is in full swing and with it comes new life. We’re here at the Taylor Wildlife Management Area as we followed along with the DNR as they actively did their third annual collaring of the fawns research project. Ladies and gentlemen, you’re going to want to see this one.

DNR’s third annual collaring of the fawns research project

North Mankato looks for input from community upon updating their comprehensive plan. The city of North Mankato is updating their comprehensive plan to guide the city as it grows and develops for the future, along with troubleshooting any issues community members may have. HyLife Foods continues search for new owner.

20th year of Mankato’s Songs on the Lawn

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Today is the first day of June and its first Thursday. Which means Mankato’s Songs on the Lawn kicks off for another year. Songs on the Lawn kicked off for another year. 2023 marks 20 years for the event. The biggest change:. “The size and...

Songs on the Lawn kicked off today

Isolated to scattered storm chances likely throughout the remainder of the week and upcoming weekend. In North Mankato, authorities are searching for a man suspected of stealing from vehicles at Caswell Park late Monday afternoon. North Mankato man arrested for impersonating a police officer, assaulting officer. Updated: 8 hours ago.

Injuries sustained in police pursuit

Ohio State

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - In North Mankato, authorities are searching for a man suspected of stealing from vehicles at Caswell Park late Monday afternoon. The man in the photo provided was seen allegedly taking items from two vehicles around 5:20 p.m. on Memorial Day. A nearby vehicle was able...

Update: Identification of theft suspect in North Mankato sought, vehicle located

Gov. Tim Walz and MN DEED announced $5 million in loans will be distributed to 22 businesses. One of the businesses is Mankato-based AmeriStar Manufacturing. KEYC News Now’s Sofia Martinez joined the newscast, live, from the Mankato Civic Center Plaza, the venue for Songs on the Lawn. KEYC News...

Minnesota Original Music Festival coming to St. Peter

MADISON LAKE, Minn. (KEYC) -The Minnesota Bass Fishing League, also known as MINNYAK, is hosting their first kayak bass fishing tournament of the season. Approximately 40 anglers will fish five lakes around around the Mankato area. Participants are excited for the first tournament of the season. “It’s exciting,” said MinnYak...

MinnYak prepares to host Kayak Fishing Tournament

The center moved from their building off of good counsel hill to a new location on Riverfront Drive so that they can stay connected to the community. Tuesday’s police pursuit and stabbing leads to a man faced with five felony charges. Updated: 5 hours ago. Court documents now lay...

Second annual Minnesota Original Music Festival coming soon

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Minnesota State Patrol is asking for the public’s help locating a silver Ford Taurus station wagon involved in an incident that left a man seriously hurt. Just after 6 p.m. Monday, May 29, the Taurus wagon was traveling southbound on Highway 15 near Winthrop....

State Patrol in search of vehicle involved in an incident injuring a man

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato Family YMCA will be hosting a one-day giving event Tuesday, June 6, geared to providing an opportunity to donate to the Y and fund various programs through the Strong Community Campaign. The 2023 Strong Community Campaign goal is $180,000 which supports both operational costs and various programing including membership, financial aid, youth programming and more.

Mankato Family YMCA to host YMCA Day of Giving

Tomorrow kicks off the 20th year of Songs on the lawn in Mankato. Live bands perform in the Mankato Civic Center Plaza every Thursday in June. Tomorrow, City Mouse takes the stage. North Mankato looks for input from community upon updating their comprehensive plan. Updated: 6 hours ago. The city...

St. Peter tops West behind Guida’s complete game gem

For the week’s Tuesday Tunes, The Band Rook takes over the Kato Living Studio. Jim Parejko from LocAle Brewing is in the studio with Lisa and Kelsey. Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm, the spot for all occasions. Updated: 19 hours ago. To give you some ideas for a fun date...

KEYC News Now This Morning Forecast Update 5-31-2023

Owatonna, MN

OWATONNA, Minn. (KTTC) – The Owatonna Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding an individual’s death on May 30, 2023. According to OPD, officers were called to the scene around 10:01 p.m. in the 600 block of Florence Ave. OPD is working jointly with the Minnesota Bureau of...

Owatonna Police Department investigating death

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The fourth-seeded Le Sueur-Henderson softball team defeated top-seeded New Ulm in the Section 2AA title game 8-7 in 8 innings at Caswell Park. The Giants punched their ticket to the Class AA state tournament for the third-straight season after winning the section title for the third-straight season.

Le Sueur-Henderson three-peats as Section 2AA champions, defeats New Ulm

The second annual Minnesota original music festival is coming soon to St. Peter. The event is free and open to the public. The center moved from their building off of good counsel hill to a new location on Riverfront Drive so that they can stay connected to the community. Tuesday’s...

Maverick Insider: MSU softball and their pitching crew (Part III)

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - A North Mankato man was arrested early Saturday morning for impersonating a police officer as well as assaulting an officer. According to a release from the North Mankato Police Department, it happened around 2:40 Saturday morning when a man went to the North Mankato Police Department and said another male had just pointed a firearm at him in the 700 block of Belgrade Ave. The man also said the subject flashed red and blue lights from his vehicle.

North Mankato man arrested for impersonating a police officer, assaulting officer

New Ulm, MN

NORTH MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds softball team defeated Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s 10-0 in six innings to capture the section 2-A championship. The Greyhounds will play in the state tournament on Jun. 8. First pitch is at 1:30 p.m.

Cathedral advances to state tournament with dominant win against St. Mary’s

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) -The Mankato East softball team battled New Prague in the Section 2AAA title Thursday night. New Prague takes game one, but the Cougars win a pivotal game two by a final of 1-0. East is heading to the state tournament next week at Caswell Park. We’ll have...

East punches ticket to state after thrilling title game

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Final report on Riverfront Dr. Project in April

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Just a few hours ago, the Mankato City Council held a second work session on the Riverfront Drive Demonstration Project. The work...

Final report on Riverfront Dr. Project in April

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